The Path To The Guru: The Science Of - Self-reali...

The Path to the Guru: The Science of Self-Realization According to the Bhagavad Gita

: The book treats the ancient rishis like modern scientists, emphasizing skepticism and inquiry as valid tools for finding truth. The Path to the Guru: The Science of Self-Reali...

Scott Teitsworth has taught Indian philosophy since the 1970s and currently hosts the Narayana Gurukula in Portland, Oregon. His work often bridges the gap between ancient Eastern thought and modern psychological insights. The Path to the Guru: The Science of

: Provides detailed commentary on the Bhagavad Gita's opening chapters, focusing on Krishna's specific advice to Arjuna during his moment of existential crisis. : Provides detailed commentary on the Bhagavad Gita's

: Teitsworth clarifies that the Gita prepares the seeker for an authentic guru-disciple relationship—whether that guru is an external teacher or the internal, intuitive knowledge that arises as mental limitations are cleared.

: A major focus is transitioning from dependency on external authorities to "true sovereign adulthood" by overcoming societal conditioning and internal fears.

by Scott Teitsworth is a deep dive into the psychological and philosophical tools found in the first two chapters of the Bhagavad Gita . Drawing on over 40 years of study under Guru Nitya Chaitanya Yati, Teitsworth presents the Gita not as a religious text demanding blind faith, but as a scientific manual for personal development and spiritual liberation. Core Themes & Insights